Bainbridge Island Sept. 7, 2013

A good time had by all. Throwing rocks checking out the sea shells. I think the kids could spend years on the beach Black Stallion style. But then again, who couldn't?

Rocking chair

The last time we visited my grandparents in Connecticut, the boys were introduced to my Dad's childhood rocking chair. It was love at first sight, and the chair has since been shipped to Seattle. It hangs out by the door of the playroom and brings daily joy to my little rockers.

After Dinner Run Around

This time of night is the sweet spot of happy kids. After dinner and before the bed time. They run and chase and bonk into each other.
This video is just running and giggling. I'm not sure where Louis is going but he's going with conviction!!!!


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Dl2JB4Dw8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Ring around the Rosey video

This isn't that fancy of a post but the link should be good.

Why kids like the story of the plague so much I don't know. But watching them giggle is super fun.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oKVavhF9cc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The boys hit the hip hop scene

Louis and Pascal, aka The Diaper Duo recently hit the scene in the Ravenna area of Seattle. They broke in with their hit single "Ba Ba to All My Ladies". They hope to pair up with Beyonce for their next album.
Below you can see Louis kickin' it at home after a late night of partyin' and some serious milk drinkin' . Meanwhile, Pascal strikes his thug pose for the camera.

French or German?

Many kids like a hot dog now and then. It's easy for parents to make and kids seem to get used to it. But mustard?
Lina thinks it's the French side. And the argument can be made that dijon is french. But I have always associated it with the German side. Perhaps it's just my fathers addiction to a good mustard but the kids do seems to like a little mustard.
What's your vote?

 Mustard blew the doors off of Pascal.

Louis was so interested, he picked it up....

... and tried to drink it. Just like his Babba.

Happy days are here again

The last four months have been consumed by renovations, packing, moving, becoming landlords, five double ear infections, and (for me) a few meltdowns. Needless to say, documenting the family has been a challenge. Here's to taking a deep breath and cherishing the smiles.

Louis

Pascal

Happy Mamma